Cambodia’s external trade continued growing in the first eight months of 2025, reaching US$42.15 billion and reflecting its active role in regional supply chains.
Exports were approximately US$20.18 billion and imports around US$22 billion. China, the United States and Vietnam remained the country’s three principal trading partners, while the report highlighted Cambodia’s reliance on imports.
China ranked first, with exports to Cambodia of about US$11.63 billion and Cambodian exports to China of around US$1 billion. Analysts cited in the report describe China as both Cambodia’s largest trading partner and an important source of manufacturing and infrastructure investment.
The United States ranked second, but with a markedly different pattern: Cambodian exports to the US reached US$8.31 billion, compared with imports of US$243 million. It remained a key market for Cambodian manufactured goods, especially textiles and clothing.
Vietnam ranked third, with relatively balanced trade: Cambodia imported about US$2.84 billion and exported US$2.74 billion. The report links Vietnam’s significant trade share to geographical proximity.
Experts cited in the report say this pattern reflects Cambodia’s reliance on regional production inputs and investment while it expands export markets and remains engaged in global supply chains.
Compiled by the station.
